What an incredible event focused on data and SLDS. We'd like to thank our The The Hunt Institute funders who made this event possible: SAS Software, Carnegie Corporation of New York, and Hewlett Foundation

Can't wait to see what this group does with all they have learned. #SELR2024

That's a wrap for #SELR2024 ! Thank you again to SAS Software, our resource experts, and all of our attendees for joining us over the past two days. Looking forward to all that is to come from these conversations!

State teams share the best practices they have learned over the last two days of #SELR2024 .

Honored to be part of this wonderful panel as we discuss how to ensure that everyone has the data they need to make decisions that are best for them as they navigate their education and workforce journey. Thank you The Hunt Institute and SAS Software for hosting. #slds

Next, attendees engage in small groups by state for a discussion on what they’ve learned during their two days, including systems, ideas, or policy takeaways they’ll take back to their states. #SELR2024

First, Brock Matthews of SAS Software leads a conversation with Jennifer Bell-Ellwanger, Tabari Wallace, & Dr. Sandra K. Woodley on strategies for states to effectively manage data across various categories & dimensions, enabling a successful transition from education to career. #SELR2024

Good morning from day 2 of #SELR2024 ! We're looking forward to some more great conversations today. To start us off, Dr. Melody Schopp provides a welcome and review of the day's agenda.

Great to be with these amazing state leaders today. Good policy starts with good data!

I had the honor of moderating an incredible panel with The The Hunt Institute Board of Directors Vice Chair Susana Martinez and Bob Wise on lessons learned on SLDS and accountability. Thank you both for sharing your time and expertise with our #SELR2024 attendees.

Closing out day 1 of #SELR2024 , our very own Javaid Siddiqi sits down with THI Board of Directors Vice Chair Susana Martinez & Bob Wise to discuss their experiences as state executives using & developing SLDS to drive results.

What a fantastic day! Looking forward to day 2 tomorrow!

Attendees engage in small groups by state for a discussion on what they've learned so far as well as ideas or conversations they will carry with them throughout the rest of the retreat. #SELR2024

As AI becomes a more prominent part of teaching & learning, there is an opportunity to use it at scale to strengthen and modernize SLDS. Katrina Miller and Sterlina Smith highlight the art of the possible with AI-driven use cases across the Cradle to Career continuum. #SELR2024

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The John M. Belk Endowment

For our next session, John D. Denning of The John M. Belk Endowment leads a conversation with Ajit Gopalakrishnan of CT Dept of Education and Dr. Nora Morris of Minnesota Office of Higher Education on successful strategies and lessons learned from implementing State Longitudinal Data Systems. #SELR2024

For our first session, Dr. Melody Schopp sits down with Dr. Peggy Carr of NCES and Dr. Elizabeth A. McGrath of N.C. Commerce to discuss the seamless tracking of State Longitudinal Data Systems from kindergarten through higher education and into the workforce. #SELR2024

Good morning from SAS Software! Our #THITeam is here for the State Education Leaders Retreat! We're looking forward to some great conversations on data systems, AI, and more!

To start us off, our very own Javaid Siddiqi and Nadja Young of SAS provide opening remarks! #SELR2024

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That’s a wrap!

Thank you for a great first meeting, Cohort 4! Looking forward to more impactful conversations and meetings in the coming months!

Thank you to our resource experts, funders, partners, and #THITeam who made this event possible! #NCHSPF

Now, Marta Durán of CLT Bilingual Preschool and Dr. Kristi Lee Snuggs of Child Care Services Association discuss the current early childhood workforce landscape and strategies for increasing the pipeline of well-compensated, excellent early childhood educators in NC. #NCHSPF